Swimming Nutrition with Lara Giusti of Veloforte

This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie chats with Lara Giusti, co-founder and head chef at Veloforte, about the unique challenges of nutrition for swimming. Lara shares her journey of creating Veloforte to provide natural sports nutrition options and offers invaluable tips on how to effectively fuel for swimming, especially for those tackling triathlons or long-distance swims.

The Birth of Veloforte

Lara discusses the inspiration behind Veloforte, driven by the need for natural sports nutrition. Learn how her personal experiences and passion for real food led to the creation of a product range that caters to athletes seeking healthier fueling options.

Challenges of Swimming Nutrition

Swimming poses unique fueling challenges due to the lack of storage options and the water environment. Lara explains how to pre-fuel and post-fuel effectively, and offers advice on intra-swim fueling for those longer sessions. Discover why hydration is just as crucial in swimming and how to manage it.

Practical Tips for Swim Fuelling

From the importance of practising your fueling strategy during training to the logistics of carrying and consuming gels while swimming, Lara provides practical tips to ensure you’re well-prepared. She also covers the importance of carbohydrate loading and how to structure your nutrition leading up to race day.

Product Highlights

Charlie and Lara discuss some of Veloforte's standout products, including the endurance bars, chews, and the newly launched overnight oats. Learn why these products are favourites among athletes and how they can fit into your training and recovery routine.

Connect with Veloforteand explore their range of natural sports nutrition products at Veloforte.com.

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